Italian-Egyptian winger Stephan El Shaarawy of Roma is being linked with a move to Serie A rivals Genoa, with the 33-year-old potentially heading towards a late-career change amid uncertainty over his contract situation in the capital.
The experienced left winger, valued at €2.40m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation suggesting Genoa could make a move as they look to add attacking depth for next season. The probability of the transfer remains unclear and is currently listed as “?” in reports, underlining that discussions are at an early and speculative stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
El Shaarawy, who wears the No 92 shirt for Roma, remains under contract with the Giallorossi but no formal expiry date is listed, prompting talk that he could become available if the club decides to refresh their forward line or if he is allowed to leave on a free at the end of his current deal. That possibility of a free‑agent scenario is thought to have alerted Genoa, who have frequently targeted experienced Serie A players to stabilise their squad.
Born in Savona on 27 October 1992 and standing at 1.78m, El Shaarawy has long been a familiar figure in Italian football, known for cutting in from the left onto his right foot. His main position is attack on the left wing, but his versatility across the front line has often made him a useful option from the bench as well as a starter in both league and European fixtures.
In Roma colours this term, he has continued to feature in key domestic fixtures. In a recent Serie A outing against top-flight opposition – a match that ended with Roma taking all three points – El Shaarawy was involved in the build-up play, working the left flank and contributing to his side’s attacking transitions, even though he did not get on the scoresheet. Those kinds of hard-working, tactical performances remain part of his appeal to clubs looking for know-how rather than raw potential.
El Shaarawy’s career has been heavily intertwined with Serie A. After emerging in Italy and earning a reputation as one of the league’s brightest wide players earlier in his career, he has gone on to become a seasoned top‑flight forward, with spells at major clubs and experience in European competition. His dual nationality – he holds both Italian and Egyptian citizenship – has also given him a significant profile beyond Serie A.
Roma, competing in Serie A and on the European stage, have used El Shaarawy as a flexible squad member, and any decision to let him go would likely be shaped by plans to bring in younger attacking options. With his current market value relatively modest at €2.40m, Genoa could view him as a low‑risk, high‑experience signing, particularly if a reduced transfer fee or a free‑agent opportunity emerges.
The timing of the rumour, logged on 3 June 2026, suggests clubs are beginning to position themselves ahead of the summer window. There has been no indication yet of a concrete bid, and no details of personal terms, length of contract or whether Genoa would seek a permanent deal or explore a short-term agreement if he were to be released.
For Genoa, a player of El Shaarawy’s profile would bring proven Serie A experience, tactical intelligence and depth on the left wing, as they look to consolidate their position in the top flight. For El Shaarawy, a move away from Roma would offer the chance of more regular starts and a fresh role at a club where he could be a senior figure in the dressing room.
If the move does materialise, it would mark a significant new chapter late in El Shaarawy’s career – one that could help define his legacy in Italian football and demonstrate that his mixture of experience and technical quality still has a place at the sharp end of Serie A.
